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Precede Meaning for Kids

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What Does Precede Mean?

Verb

  • To go before or in front of something.
  • To introduce something before it happens.
  • To be more important or higher in rank than something else.

Precede — Full Explanation

Precede means to come before something. Like if you eat dinner before dessert, dinner precedes dessert.

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Precede Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
पूर्व

poorb

पहले होना

pehle hona

पहले आना

pehle aana

kannada
ಮುಂಬರುವ (Mumbaruva)

Mumbaruva

ಮುಂಬರುವಿಕೆ (Mumbaruvike)

Mumbaruvike

ಮುಂಬರುವ (Mumbaruva)

Mumbaruva

bengali
পূর্ববর্তী (purbo-borti)

purbo-borti

আগে (age)

age

পূর্বে (purbe)

purbe

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Precede in Sentences

  • The sun precedes the moon in the sky.
  • We eat breakfast before we precede to school.
  • The teacher will precede the lesson with a story.
  • The rabbit precedes the turtle in the race.
  • I wash my hands before I precede to eat.

Precede Story for Kids

The Wise Old Turtle

"precede."Once upon a time in a colorful forest, there lived a wise old turtle named Tilly. Tilly loved to teach her friends about words! One sunny day, she explained the word

Understanding "Precede"

precedebright! The flowers, too, the butterflies, inviting them to dance."It means to come before something else," she said, wiggling her little feet. Tilly told her pals how the sun precedes the stars at night, making the sky

All the forest animals giggled and clapped. They loved how words could tell stories about their world. Remember, dear friends, every word has a special place in our tales!

Frequently Asked Questions About Precede

What does 'precede' mean?
The word 'precede' means to come before something in time or order.
How do you pronounce 'precede'?
You pronounce 'precede' like this: pre-seed.
What is the origin of the word 'precede'?
The word 'precede' comes from the Latin word 'praecedere', which means to go before.
What is the meaning of 'precede' in Hindi?
The word 'precede' in Hindi is 'पूर्व' (Pūrv).

Facts & Quotes About Precede

Fact: In a race, the runner who starts first will precede the others, meaning they go before everyone else!
Proverb: A good beginning makes a good ending. (This means starting well can lead to success.)
Quote: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu